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7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings in Southern Chile

Evacuations ordered in Chile’s Magallanes Region as authorities monitor tsunami threats and assess damage.

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Chilean authorities have also issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region.
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Overview

  • A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck 218 kilometers south of Puerto Williams, Chile, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
  • The Chilean Navy’s Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) issued tsunami warnings for coastal areas in the Magallanes Region and Antarctica.
  • The Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service ordered immediate evacuations of the Magallanes Region due to tsunami risks.
  • The US Tsunami Warning Service forecasted potential hazardous waves for coasts within 300 kilometers of the earthquake’s epicenter.
  • Authorities are actively monitoring sea levels and evaluating infrastructure damage, with updates expected in emergency reports.